Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences
The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Agricultural Sciences (BASAG) at YVC is designed for prospective students who have earned an associate’s degree and seek a pathway to a bachelor’s degree.
The BASAG degree is designed for students at the beginning of their careers who are interested in a four-year degree and for working adults who want to advance in their careers. More information on career exploration and compensation.
Degree information
The pathway emphasizes leadership, management, and communication in the agricultural industry while developing broad skills in finance, strategic operations, harvest technology, soil health, plant physiology, pest management, and more.
The degree caters to working adults with industry experience. Some classes will be fully online, while lab-based classes meet in the evenings up to two times per week. Continued instruction and student interaction take place online. Full-time students, those taking 15 credits per quarter, can finish the program in two years once prerequisites have been met.
Program information
Program admission
Advising
Students interested in the Bachelor of Applied Science program are encouraged to meet and maintain contact with a college counselor/advisor to explore career options.